Aust. Historical Medals
Lot 842 Session 3 (2.30pm Tue 25th March) Aust. Historical Medals
Estimate $1,000
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SOLD $640
ARDNAREE SCHOOL, (N.S.W.), handcrafted medal in gold (31.74g, 34mm), inscribed on obverse 'Ardnaree School / June 1889 / Presented by / Dr.Ashe / for good work / During the Half Year / and for having passed / a very satisfactory / examination', and on reverse 'L.I.S.W.' (Laura I.S.Watson). FDC and rare.
Ex Dr John M.Chapman Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 88 (lot 1080) and Spink Australia Sale 25 (lot 1938).
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Lot 842 This lot
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Estimate $1,000
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